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2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 2 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

1

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other GSX-R750 years?

GSX-R750 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted39 complaints1996: 4 complaints1997: 1 complaints1999: 3 complaints2000: 39 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 1 complaints2005: 4 complaints2006: 16 complaints2007: 33 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 1 complaints
GSX-R750 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure250%
Fuel System125%
Other125%

Does the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

13V449000BrakesOctober 18, 2013 · 208,966 units

Defect

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.

Consequence

As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH I ONLY HAD FOR 10 DAYS AND GAVE IT SOME GAS AND THE FRONT END CAME UP THAN DOWN, NOTHING MAJOR THAN A FEW SECONDS LATER THE FRONT END JUST DOVE INTO THE GROUND. IT WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 25 - 30 MPH ON A PRIVATE ROAD AS THE SPEED LIMIT WAS IS. THE MOTORCYCLE HAD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · March 8, 2005 · crash

“I OWN A 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R 750CC SPORTBIKE MOTORCYCLE AND IM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOING ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED A C28 ERROR WHICH IS A FAULTY THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATOR. APPARENTLY THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH MANY 04-05 SUZUKI GSX-R OWNERS. THE ENTIRE THROTTLE BODY MUST…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 25, 2009 · crash

2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 — common questions

Is the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R750. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Suzuki GSX-R750 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the GSX-R750 years to avoid are 2000, 2007. The cleanest record among GSX-R750 years belongs to 2013.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.